Australia has switched on a new advanced wastewater treatment plant in regional New South Wales that could turn discarded sewage effluent into a valuable source of recycled water. The $7.8 million facility in Dubbo can process up to 700 megalitres of wastewater a year, roughly the equivalent of 280 Olympic-sized swimming pools, as the region looks to strengthen its water security. ABC News reported the facility was switched on this week, while Squadron Energy, which helped fund the project, confirmed its capacity and cost.
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